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. ' •• <• , J* •" n ' . f - • VA-rW'Y-.Jt,-' ; • HENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 1930 Ho. 12 > Low Bridge '1 'vw'1 "»r\* * v • i v * a s # • " " " * * ' ' ' • " * " • ' " " - ' " r • . • ^ ; * ' *• M .- ?*i ,^_ P' » _ -- --» ._. i ' v : \ i •>/'. • '• '£»'i *'W- ** VOLUME 56 HI GANGSTERS GET VSR TO lift JUDGE 8HURTLEFF GIVES f THEM LIMIT fymitma To Numerous Robberies With | GUI AH Taken To Joliet Ob iJ Wednesday • ; Following confessions and indict' lents returned against eight memerg of what has become known as |he Hironimus gang, which terrorized pitizens of McHenry and Lake counties for several weeks by holding up ^tores and oil stations, Judge E, D. Shurtleff in circuit court Tuesday landed out sentences to each one of >ne year to life in the state peniten j> State's Attorney Lumley. had promised quick action* if the defendants Swere brought to McHenry county for Itrial and he certainly made good on fus statement. Today the eight young bandits are In Joliet with only numbers to take the place of the names they have carried since birth. They were removed from the jail at Woodstock yesterday and driven by auto to Joliet, accompanied by Sheriff Sanford and seven deputies. Speedy Justice - Never before in the history ft Jlie circuit cdUrt of McHenry county has there been such a wholesale prosecution and as quickly performed as the . drama which was staged there Tuesday. Not a thing occurred to mar the progress of State's Attorney Lumley's work. Each and every defendant was treated alike. They committed the crimes together and they were punished together. The eight members included Harold, Lester, Roy and Clifford Hironimus, Ludwig Jansha, Arthur Nole, Arnold Regner and Frank Kutzler. Judge Shurtleff did not hesitate to give each and every one the extreme penalty in each indictment. One year 'to life was handed out by the judge. In the case of each indictment every defendant had pleaded guilty.- All of them seemed anxious to get it oyer with. The last job in McHenry county, •according ,to the confessions, was commuted in Woodstock when the Standard Oil Station was robbed. At this time a running gun battle waa staged between the bandits and Chief , of Police Edinger. Following this the American Legion organized a patrol and for many nights the ex-service , men policed the streets of the countyseat. Among the robberies confessed to by the gang was that pulled at the Bickler Hotel in McHenry April 7, 1930. The amount taken there was $156 and a gold watch. Other members of the Hironimus gang, including the so-called leader, Joe Hironimus, are held in Lake county and will be prosecuted later. Hit INQUIRING REPORTER Each week the Inquiring Reporter ptsks a question of local interest, to five persons picked at random. THE QUESTION ENROLL FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES Every Student Who Possibly Caa Shorii Take Advantage of the Local High Each'fall seventy-five or more boys and giris of this community are required to decide whether or not they will enter high school. Each year a large majority of them make the decision in favor of continuing their education. With many there is little to decide. They have always felt that they would not stop school before they had at least completed th^jr high school career. With others it is * big question to be decided only after considerable thought. What are the argument* 'which can be fairly presented in favor of obtaining a high school education? One of our leading life insurance companies has an advertisement this month which carries the following conversation. The conversation speaks for itself: "Dad, I want to get it job. Lots of rich men didn't go to. school any longer than I have." "My boy, you have heard about only the rare exceptions. You don't know how many millions of men have been barely able to keep body and soul together because they were only half educated and unable to compete with better trained men. You'd better go back to school." A short time ago a very successful business man, one who started with little or no capital and who has accumulated much more wealth than the average man, said: "I would give a thousand dollars if I could have an education as good as my son." This man had succeeded in life with only a grade school education, an education wh|ch had been secured before he was forced to leave school and go to work. This man will undoubtedly continue to succeed better than many an educated man, yet he was willing to pay real money just to have an education, which this community offers to every one of its boys and girls without cost. What better argument for a high school education can one find than that offered by the successful business men of our community? Another argument for a high school education is found in the fact that one seldom finds a man who states that he regrets that he attended high schooL One ofen meets those who say they regret that they stopped school before completing their work. One often finds those who say they regret that they didn't make better use of their time while in school. However, it is indeed rare to hear some one say, "I am sorry I attended high school." Some parents feel thjtf advanced education is only, for the children of the wejl-to-do. This is a feeling which we likely received .from our parents who in turn received it from their parents. It is not a modern-attitude toward educaion. The 1930 attitude toward education is that which you hear expressed almost daily: ,-I realize that I will be able to leave my child little of this world's goods, but I am determined that he shall have an education. An education is one thing that I can give him and it is one thing whch cannot be taken away from him." M'HENRY 58 YEARS OLD, MUNICIPALLY SPEAKING Incorporated As a Village Aag. II, im--Wchard Bishop First President Whoopee! McHenry just had a birthday. We are, municipally speaking, fifty-eight years old, having been incorporated as a village on Aug. 10, 1S72. While McHenry has since been making rapid advancements, it had already grown to a place of cqasiderable size at that time. On that day of the long ago candidates for office made their stump speeches without any radio personal touch to a few gathered voters while now there are nearly 2,000 possessors of the great American franchise numbered in our midst. At the first election held by the authorised voters of the village of McHenry the following officers were chosen: Richard Bishop, president; J. B. Perry, J. M. McOmber, H. C. Smith, John King and F. K. Granger, trustees; Michael Keller, cleric and Henry Colby, treasurer. Since then our old home town has shown advancement in every phase of life with an increasing population, a steady growth of building and an ever-widening trend towards modern progress. Fifty-eight years is a long-time in the history of a village and there are perhaps only a few left who remem< ber the first cabinet of officers of McHenry, yet their descendants are now somq of this city's most active and highly-respected cithsens. Previous to the incorporation of the city, manufactories, churches and schools had become well established. In the same year of its incorporation a grist mill was built by William Hanley, in 1881 a butter and cheese factory was started, in 1882 a brick manufactory was built, in 1873 a lumber yard was established by Smith & Snyder and in 1874 a pickle factory was built. And so it goes, as we follow up through the years we see a continued picture of progress and prosperity, at the present time we find a city of paved streets, new bridges, modern buildings and a city to which thousands of visitors come every year. -- * "Should there be a minimum speed law for automobiles on the highway as well as a maximum?" HUBERT SCHOEWER. " 'Sleepers' should not be allowed on the highways. They cause mora accidents than the speeders in the long run. If the 'Joy Rider' wants to jro for a slow ride let him,take the dirt road or a less travelled highway. On the highway the minimum speed should be about 35 miles per hour. I believe this would eliminate a large percent of accidents ordinarily caused by this menace. In states where there is no speed law there are leas accidents." ELMER FREUND. "Anyone that owns and operates a car should be allowed to drive his or her car at any speed desired. Statistics prove that seventy-five per cent of all accidents are caused by fast drivers. Present day tourists are too much in a hurry. If they would stay in line when driving on the highway instead of dodging in and out of the lane of traffic there would be less accidents and congestion." CLARENCE NIE8EN, Oinwr ef pot Pavilion. "I think there should be a minimum speed limit. Some cars drive so slow that they hold from fifty to one hundred cars in line at a' time. In the states of Michigan and Indiana, where there is no speed limit; I believe there are fewer accidents than in Illinois." X ' THOMAS CARR, Farmer. v """* "The speed law is too advanced in this state. It should be lowered to insure safety. They should be made to slow down coming and going on the Lake Geneva road, because they drive altogether too fast. I think the people in the towns should have a voice in the matter more so than the Governor of the state. The speed law should be at 30 miles an hour and this law enforced." DONALD UNDENDOWN, MeoAsta, 111. "I believe that the slow driver is more of a menace than the speeder. In states where they have no speed limit, accidents are fewer than in Illinois. Let the slow driver take the road if he is driving for pleasure." AMONG THE SICK * < Urs. William Blake had bar tenails removed Friday. MISS CURR, COMPOSER, PUBLISHES NEW SONG "Fleetftsg Shadows'* Is Title ef Latest Composition By Local Musician Miss Maud B. Curr, McHenry's composer and musical genius, has just released for sale her latest song, entitled "Fleeting Shadows." The lyric and music were composed by Miss Curr, alone, who is also the publisher and in whose name it is copywrighted, for no task is too great for this little musical genius to undertake, especially when it is in connection <erith her beloved music. The melody is a charming and appealing one and was composed to especially fit the words and sentiment of the song which carries a sacred strain throughout. Miss Curr has been very successful in the sale of the songs thus far and has many copies yet to dispose of, which no doubt will be much in demand, as the song gains in popularity. The first issue of the publication was released last week which also marked the twenty-ninth anniversary of the year since Miss Curr came to this city from her home in Scotland and where she has become well known. This is not the first song the writer has composed as just about a year ago "The Humming Bird" was put on the market and two others were written about twenty years ago. Miss Curr's compositions show talent and inspiration and breathe the simplicity and dignity of her native heath and aid in making her an outstandng personality in her chosen work. PUBLIC CARD PARTY A public card party will be given at the Fox by the Altar' sCtid Rosary society of St. Patrick's ctturch on Thursday night, Aug. 21/ at 8 o'clock. A prize for each table. Bridge, five hundred, euchre and bunco will be played. Entertainment to .follow the games. The beautiful hope chest will be given away to some person on this night. Refreshments and fun for alL Everybody welcome. 11-2-fp CEMETERY DUfcS Do not delay the payment of youf dues for Woodland Cemetery. Pay thf*" to Mrs. Ony Wheeler or Mrs. Lillian Sayler. LOCAL ORCHESTRA PLEASES ATTENDANTS AT CARNIVAL An orchestra directed by Miss Elsie Vycital and composed of Stanley Schaffer, Eugene Sayler, Juanita Keg, Anna Popp, Guy Duker, Charles Pet erson, Stanley, Charles, Harold and Richard Vycital, furnished music *t St. Mary's chutch fair Sunday afternoon. They played from 2 to 4 in the afternoon and an hour in the evening. There selections were much enjoyed by the large crowd in attendance at the church affair. This group of young musicians also furnished music at the church fair held at Spring Grove about two weeks ago. HIGH SCHOOL NOTICE Freshmen and Sophomores register on Tuesday of next week and the Juniors and Seniors register 'on Wednesday of next week. The high school office will be open from 9 a.m. until 9 p. m. except for lunch hours. Students who are unable to report on Wednesday are asked to register by appointment some time previous to these days. Juniors and Seniors who iive at a distance from McHenry and who find it more convenient may register on Tuesday. Books are now ready for sale. Every pupil should secure his text books on the day he registers. Second-hand as well as new books will be available at the office. Those who have books to sell and who desire the school to handle the books, should bring them to the office before Tuesday noon. The school may not be able to buy second-hand books which are delivered after this date. Books to be resold by the school must be in good condition. SUCCESSFUL CARNIVAL IS HELD AT ST. MAItTS The carnival held at St. Mary's church over the week-end, in charge of the Christian Mothers, was a decided success in every way. Five hundred people were served for dinner, many tourists stopping to take advantage of the opportunity to get a home-cooked chicken dinner. The quilt donated by Mrs. Jacob Brefeld was won by her. The hope chest wss not given away, but will be given sway next Thursday afternoon at a card party to be held in the park. Many prizes will be given, including a door prize and in case of rain the party will be held in St. Mary's church hall. The fine work of the committees in charge of the carnival is appreciated by the officers. HUNTERVILLE PARK Everett Hunter, Sr.,- owner of Hunterville Park subdivision, an rounces that lots are now available in this new subdivision. This is the only river front property left on the beautiful Fox River, near McHenry. Ben Stilling £ Son and A. H. Watson are sub-agents for the sale of this proper^. 12-fp. «&*••-• • BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. John R. Freund welcomed a daughter to their home on Center street Monday, August 18. BAKE SALE The Eastern Star will hold a bakery sale at City hall, Saturday., tp Fans Loans, K. M. Frits, Harvard. MWRY TO STAGE BIG FALL FESTIVAL THREE DAYS AND NIGHTS OF FUN Tor* Tudor and $300 Radio Will Be Given Away--To Be Held In City Park Another big time is scheduled for McHenry on Saturdsy, Sunday and Monday, Aug. 30, 31 and Sept. 1 (Labor Day), when $he McHenry Development Trust will stage a Fall Festival in the city park. Plans are all completed for making this event one of the most interesting held 'here some time and there will be plenty to amuse the crowds. The dates are placed to cover the holiday week-end, which will be just right for those who are out for an enjoyable time. Those who attended the carnival here during the Fourth of July holi days have not forgotten the many features provided for their pleasure and the Fall Festival will "be along the same lines, with several added features. ... , _ Valuable Prises * Someone is going to be presented with a Tudor Ford automobile and a $300 Victor Micro-Synchronous Radio with Electrola. These two grand prizes will be given away Labor Day night. In addition to this a pot of gold will also be given away on both Saturday and Sunday nights. The same rides that were,here for the former carnival will also be on hand during these three days and nights, being the mammoth Ferris wheel, the big merry-go-round and the chair plane. These rides will not only provide amusement for the children but the grown-ups also seem to enjoy the swift moving seats. Band concerts are also on the program. The location this time for the festival is in the city park, located right in the center of the city, so that local people can be in attendance either by car or afoot. There is an abundance of shade if the weather should be hot. All kinds of booths, stocked with high-grade merchandise, are to be erected and many will be the prises awarded to those who patronize them. Proceeds To Trust Fund Proceeds of this fsll festival will go into the development fund, which was created this year for the purpose of locating some kind of factory or industry here in this city. Whatever money is made at this festival, therefore, will be used for the benefit of the local people by providing employment for the workers who reside here. McHenry needs some kind of a factory to give work to our residents, especially during the winter months, and this festival furnishes a means to increase the fund. Every cent of the net proceeds will be placed in this trust and cannot be used for any other purpose. Come out to the city park daring these three week-end holidays, enjoy a good time and help the cause along. Remember the dates, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the latter being Labor Day. Following this festival the committee will publish a detailed report of the receipts and expenditures of the Fourth of July carnival and the Fall Festival. CELEBRATES HER 98TH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY Mrs. Sarah Colby Sherburne Greeted By Friend* Sunday At Home of Daughter A picture of happy serenity, peace and contentment is portrayed by Mrs. Sarah Colby Sherburne, one of McHenry's oldest settlers, as she sits in her arm chair at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clayton Harrison near Ringwood, where on Sunday, Aug. 17, she observed her 98th birthday anniversary. Satisfied with life and the fullness of the passing years, Mrs. Sherburne is a gracious and kindly little lady and speaks to her guests with the charm of an experienced hostess, displaying a spirit of love and friendliness for every individual. Her grandmother, Lydia Webster, was related to Daniel Webster and her grandfather, Thomas Colby, fought in the Revolutionary war, in which contest two of her uncles gave their lives. In 1840 Sarah Colby, a lassie of eight years, came to McHenry with her parents from Vermont, where she romped across the prairies and gathi ered wild flowers that bloomed in profusion on sunny fields now covered with cities, highways and farms. ERICKSON CHANGES STORE ARRANGEMENT Erickson's General Merchandise store on Main street has just undergone some very noticeable changes and improvements. The entire stock has been rearranged with the greater part of it now attractively displayed on tables and counters through the center of the room. The groceries have been moved to the rear of the store w.ith a large stock of shoes now occupying their former location. The change was made for the sake of convenience and for the better display of the large stock of merchandise which Mr. Erickson carries. The store will also be redecorated and when completed will present a very fine appearance. ^ A new range of lower prices will prevail throughout the store and prices on all advertised brands will be as low as those of any store in the city. Erickson's Store has a full page ad. in this issue of the Plsindealer, offering many bargains during the balance of August. / Her uncle came to McHenry in 1832 and returned in 1840 to Vermont, tell ing her father, Ira Colby, that it was much easier to earn a living around Chicago than it was in Vermont, so they decided to return to Illinois, where Sarah later married Robert Sherburne and lived in McHenry un til a few years ago when she went to make her home with her daughter near Ringwood. Her mind is an active one, she enjoys reading and keeps well informed on the affairs of the present day and has poetry at the tip of her tongue to recite for the entertainment of her visitors. The cemetery was once a corner of her father's farm, where, th«t next year after he arrived, he built a farm house, logs covered with sheathing, where they made their home. In the early days the grain and pork raised here was taken to Chicago by ox-teams, where Mrs. Sherburne recalls pork being sold for two cents a pound and wheat for forty cents a bushel Her mother died when she was fifty- four years old, which at that time seeded old. She was related to the Pillsburys of the flour company. Mrs. Sherburne's brother, John B. Colby, was with Sherman in the Civil war and her oldest sister, married to Enos Smith, went with him when he stumped the state for Stephen A. Douglas. Hefr ftither was elected justice of the peace soon after his arrival here and served in this capacity for twenty-three consecutive years. He was also school treasurer for several years and held other offices of trust. Sarah was one of a family of eleven children, their names being Newell S., Mary A., Abigail, Sarah, Franklin, Ora, Flora, John, Gideon, Henry and William. During the years of her residence in McHenry Mrs. Sherburne was an earnest worker and worshipper in the local Methodist church, where the first prayer-meeting was established by her father so many years ago. Her Christian spirit, her sweet disposition, her contentment and peace are attributes of a truly wonderful character, which is "an inspiration and a lesson to all who meet her. Her stories of the early days reveal many interesting facts not to be found in histories and to this pioneer who has witnessed ninety-eight years ot changes and progress we extend congratulations and the Hope for continued health and happiness. HACK WILSON HOST TO CROWD OF ADMIRERS Walah Drag 9tore on Drive Scene ef Reception For Cub Home-Ron Slugger Hack Wilson, the one and only hom*. run slugger that patrols center field regularly, proved that others besides those who regularly attend the Cubs games at Wrigley Field, have heard of the fame of the popular favorite of the kids of Chicagoland. Hack appeared at the opening of theNp. S. Walsh new drug store on Riverside Drive last Friday as a special feature and drew one of the largest crowds that has ever attended a grand opening in this city. The street for several blocks each way was lined with cars and theapassage in front of the store was literally blocked with the crowd of people, and there were plenty there that were past the kid age, too. Hack was in the midst of things inside the store and kept,himself busy handing out free samples of ice cream done up in dainty little boxes so unlike Hack himself that the contrast was noticeable. Imagine Hack making a living as a drug store clerk witn the mighty shoulders that have propelled so many baseballs out of Wrigley field that his collection of Elgin watches i& second only to that in Peacock's I Hack was quite busy all the time he was in the city, but even so he managed to answer a few questions and gave out his opinion on several things. He said that he may not break Babe Ruth's home-run record this year, but he'll be in there "swing, ing." He also added that even though he didn't hit any more homers (imagine it) he'd be satisfied if he got three singles a game with a couple on base each time. Asked what he thought of Woody English and Gabby Hartnett he replied that Woody was one of the greatest ball players In the National League today and that Gabby was the greaest catcher hat ever donned a mask and has everything to do with the way the young pitchers are helping the Cubs this year. He also added that the Cubs intend to keep right on toward the pennant, now that they are out in front, and that hey aren's as much afraid of Brooklyn as they are of those pesky Giants. The Battling Slugger went on his way with the promise that he would visit McHenry again before the year was up and that possibly many of his teammates would also make the trip and possibly enjoy an off day of golf if the opportunity ever presented itself. The Walch Pharmacy is equipped with a 16-foot luncheonette of the latest design, which has nine different temperatures for the storing of ice cream, syrups and goods. Thi? new fountain is designed especially for sanitation, refrigeration and rapid service. The interior of the new drug store is finished with American walnut and modern lighting fixtures have b^en installed. Booths are along one side and the store is modern in every respect. With the exception of two days a week Mr. Walsh is here, but a registered pharmacist is present at all timts* WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS Of IMERESI TAKEN FROM COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES LOCAL PEOPLE IN i AUTO ACCIDENTS ENJOY TRIP TO IOWA Mrs. Michael Justen, Mrs. Minnie Hopp and Buddy and Bobby Hopp motored with R. V. Hopp of Johnsbutg on Tuesday to Dubuque, Iowa, via Route 5. They turned onto Route 20 of Wisconsin driving through Belovt and Delavan and returned home through Woodstock. "They covered about 500 miles. LONG BOY SAYS THAT " He wonders if those included in the spasm in one act that occurred on the corner of Elm and/Green street last Sunday, relative to the selling of Chicago papers, will respond to an encore next Sunday, because he doesn't want to miss it, and we hear that plans are made to a cortaio raiser. Crank North of Ringwood Wrecks Cars and Injures Occupants, Bat Not Seriously The heavy traffic over the week-end resulted in many accidents in this vicinity, although none of them resulted seriously. On Sunday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob A. Miller, son, Arnold, and their grandchildren, Eugene and Marvin Freund, were travelling south on Route 61, north of Ringwood, when their car was suddenly struck and demolished and they were all bruised and injured. The accident occurred near the McCannon farm, where a Studebaker car from Wisconsin, driven by a woman* crashed Into them. The Studebaker was travelling north and when the cars ahead slowed up the driver, whose brakes were evi-; crease over dently not working well, pulled out io the left to avoid hitting the car ahead but crashed into the Miller Ford sedan, sending it hurtling off the pavement into the ditch. Tony Williams in a Cadillac was following the Pord and when he saw that a crash ws inevitable turned into the ditch, where the Ford piled onto him. The Ford sedan was demolished beyond repair, Mrs. Miller suffered a broken arm and serious bruises, Mr. Miller Received cuts and bruises «s did his son, Arnold. One of the young. er children was thrown out of the car, but was not badly hurt. The front end of the Studebaker was cracked and it had to be towed in to a garage. On Saturday C. W. Harrison, with Mrs. Clarence Pearson, Marguerite Johnson and other young people, were enroute to Lake Geneva, when they pulled out to pass a car parked en the edge of the pavement and were struck by a car coming from the op posite direction. lit of Newsy Item ©*»lensad Form Fee. j : t, Busy People A rare specimen of blue heT&n, covered by Dr. A. A. Marck harboring in the swampy area around HonejF, Creek on the George Babcock farr* was captured recently by O. J. (irename, superintendent of the birds an# 4 mammals department of the Milwaui^,;/ * kee Museum and will be added to th« . 'J •- museum's collection of Wisconsin' birds. Frantic with fear that he was ing his mind and would become im ¥ * sane, Ivar Coskinen. 29, of Waukegar^ *t attempted to kill himself Tuesday of "|fr last week by throwing himself beneath the wheels of a passing auto* mobile. Although two wheels passed over his body, his injuries will note- .Vj* - prove fatal|. He had been under ths. treatment of a doctor as a mental patient for the past six months. - Gas, thought to have been general* * ed by the heating of 600 bushels of , new oats and barley stored in SitJ* ney Dibble's barn at Lake Villa, blew off the roof of the structure early Wednesday morning of last week and then became ignited. The barn and its contents were a total loss. Tha « grain was the property of John Stratton and was not insured but soma , insurance was carried on the barn. Entering by means of a skeleton ojr pass key a burglar Monday of hrtt week* ransacked the apartment of Jessie Abbott, Waukegan, taking jewelry valued at more than $200 after completely searching the rooma for valuables. Miss Abbot works in Chicago and does not return to her apartment until late in the evening. A professional burglar was response ble as the house had been ransackiA * in an orderly fashion. Walter Butler Vege, colored, of Elgin, had his jugular vein cut on broken glass when he collided with an automobile driven by G. Read of Barrington recently, at the end of the j pavement on the Barrington-Dundee j road where it intersects with Algonquin road. Vege, driving a truck tn which several others was riding, turned the corner and* came up on the - pavement suddenly, according to tfee story told by Mr;. Read to potiee authorities. Seven hundred persons witnessed the impressive dedication of the new St. Peter's church at Antioch at noon Sunday of last week. Cardinal Mu|ndelein, in a stately procession of thirty-five priests and a large retinue, solemnly blessed the church to the righteous and holy use of the Catholic religion, by sprinkling the hotf water along the isles. After tit ceremony the cardinal and visiting priests were guests of the Rev. , Frawley at the rectory. A small field of oats~on the faig| of Harry Butler near Ashton, a sheet distance southwest of Rochelle, went 94 bushels per acre, the highest th*$ has been reported in that section the state. His general average waa 72 bushels to the acre which is an excellent average yield. Wheat on the farm of George Worthington near Ashton weighed 65 pounds to the bushel and bailey in that section is going 55 bushels to the acre with an average weight of 38 pounds to the bushel. There was a total of 460 marriagft : in McHenry county in 1929 as coajh" pared to 443 in 1928, a report from the Department of Commerce, Wash- , ington, shows. Divorces in 1929 nunlr be red 32 as compared to SI in 192ft. There was one annulment in 198ft and none in 1929. For the state as a. whole, there were 84,092 marriage* in 1929 which was a decided increaan over the previous year. There wean 15,762 divorces granted in the whola state in 1929 which also was an in- 1928. The third automobile showroom , theft in one month was reported ttp Waukegan police Sunday morning qf last week, a new machine being stolen and driven away from the displafr room of Up-State Motor company oil Sheridan road. Ted Spero, partner q( the company, told police of the affair. The burglars left another car, stolen * Milwaukee several days previous^ m ••V; m in the showroom after they had driven the other car away. Entrance waft, gained by. smashing the lock on tb» sliding doors on the side of the display room. The car taken was a 1929 model roadster, and was a new ma* chine. The car left in its place wan a 1929 sedan, and had been driven 400 miles. * „ .••--•A PUBLIC CARD PARTY A public card party will be given by the Christian Mothers of St. Mary's church, in the City park aft The "car was prac-;2 o'clock, Thursday afternoon, Au&, tically demolished, but the occupants j 28. There will be many prizes and were not injured, although., badly refreshments. The beautiful hoptk shaken. Miss Johnson received a cut|chest will be given away on that dsf. on her hand. D. H. G. Club The members of the D. R. G. dab enjoyed a pleasant evening at the Burns cottage at Hickory Grange, where Mir. and Mrs. George H. Johnson ai)d family are spending a few weeks. A three course chicken dinner was served at seven o'clock after which the evening was spent with music, dancing and cards. Everyone invited. In case of rain th# party will he held in th» chard hnftW' NOTICE • All books on the hope chest for Sjfc--..:-; Mary's church must be turned in hf» fore Aag. 25, or they will nat hti.-: a c c ^ t e d . * • - I f Make your dollars do jloubte at Erickson's August Clearance £2: . ..,.M osi